The Sewing Room

05/23/2026

So good!

05/13/2026

Corset Construction

(Ages 13 - Adult)

Wednesdays, May 27- June 24 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Skill Level: –Intermediate

This course will teach the basics of corset making from choosing the right materials to how it all comes together. Students will practice making a mock-up to achieve the proper fit. From mock-up, students will construct the corset in coutil with boning, lacing, and busk. We will learn specialized techniques, including how to cut and insert boning, different methods of seam finishing, flossing, and inserting grommets or hand-sewn eyelets. Click on sign up to see more details for this class as you will need to purchase materials from a specific place, ahead of time. This class takes place one day a week for two hours over 5 weeks.
https://www.thesewingroomalameda.com/fashion-studies

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05/07/2026

Learn how to make Pajama Pants (or other small-bite projects) in our intro-to-sewing series for new students ages 8-adult. So Satisfying!!

05/04/2026

Check out our Summer Fashion Program Running End of May thru mid August - Fashion Portfolio Development and skill building
https://www.TheSewingRoomAlameda.com/fashion-studies
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05/01/2026

Part 3 of Mending the Vintage

I created elbow patches using wool scraps and fusible web. After ironing onto the elbows I did a hand running stitch + blanket stitch around the outside to secure.

04/29/2026

a Part 2

Working on the busted out elbows and darning small holes.

04/27/2026

Part 1 of a Vintage for my friend Matt, who is a hardworking winemaker at and his clothes work pretty hard too!

04/26/2026

NEW ON THE BLOG
Summer 2026 — From Sketch to Garment (For Teen Designers Ready to Level Up) ....and see a designer's work in action.

There’s a moment that happens for many young designers—when sketching stops being enough.

They have ideas. Strong ones. Specific ones. But the question becomes: how do I actually make this real?

That’s exactly why we created our Developing Your Design from Sketch to Garment series—and why it continues to be one of the most meaningful experiences we offer inside our Fashion Studies program.

For Summer 2026, we’ve shaped this series into a 13-week experience designed specifically for teens and budding adult designers, giving them the tools, structure, and support to move from concept to finished garment in a way that feels both approachable and real.
Check out the Blog Post here:
https://www.TheSewingRoomAlameda.com/fashion-studies-blog/summer-2026-from-sketch-to-garment-for-teen-designers-ready-to-level-up
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04/24/2026

https://www.thesewingroomalameda.com/fashion-studies-blog/summer-2026-from-sketch-to-garment-for-teen-designers-ready-to-level-up

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